Elk Summit Campground

Drinking water

No

Elevation

5,837 ft

Dark sky

Bortle class 1

Cell coverage

T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)

Access road

HOODOO LAKE CMPGRD LOOP A (NFSR 360-A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles

Lake

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Nearest town

Hamilton

Address

ID

Activities

<p> Come fish the beautiful and serene Hoodoo Lake!</p> , <p> Elk Summit is located 24 miles off of the scenic Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12).</p> , <p> Enjoy a ride into the wilderness on the back of your trusty steed! Remember, in the wilderness no motorized vehicles are permitted, but it is stock friendly.</p> , <p> Moose, deer, elk and other wildlife often visit the campground.</p> , <p> Please visit <a href="http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/">Idaho Fish &amp; Game</a> for details on when, where and what you need to hunt in Idaho.</p> , <p> This campground is stock friendly; there are hitching rails at many of the sites, and water for stock.&nbsp;</p> , <p><!--StartFragment-->This campground offers 15 campsites as well as stock facilities. Stock are allowed in loops A & B; water tanks are provided and can be filled with the non-potable water available at the campground. This campground usually opens later than other Lochsa/Highway 12 Corridor campgrounds; snow usually melts in late June or early July.<!--EndFragment--></p> , Hiking, Picnicking

Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.